The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Kalaoa listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Kalaoa, HI
Within 60 miles of Kalaoa there are 5 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Kailua-Kona (5). Distances run up to about 12 miles. The closest is Awesome Appliance Repair LLC, about 1.9 miles away. 2 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 5 businesses. Kalaoa is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 4.3, 6.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 5 |
At the top of the Kalaoa list: Affordable Appliance (4.3 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 5.0 stars from 636 reviews); Hakoda's Builders Appliance (6.5 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.5 stars from 30 reviews); PropertyTech Appliance and Gates Sales and Service (6.3 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.6 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Awesome Appliance Repair LLC (1.9 miles away, based in Kailua-Kona, 4.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
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What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Kalaoa Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Kalaoa come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Installing and repairing fuel gas piping systems and their venting falls under the C-37 plumbing contractor classification, and plumbing contractors must use licensed plumbers for that work. Source: Description of Contractor License Classifications (Hawaii DCCA Contractors License Board)
Hawaii has no appliance repair license classification; the Contractors License Board's specialty classifications cover related trades such as plumbing (including fuel gas piping), refrigeration, and ventilating and air conditioning, and a contractor license applies to jobs that need a building, electrical or plumbing permit. Source: Description of Contractor License Classifications (Hawaii DCCA Contractors License Board)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Kalaoa
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Kalaoa, HI
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Kalaoa technician which parts to bring.